In this week's blog we look at how the Tribute performs for a family that is considering entering the motorhome market. We took the "Diaz" family, Mum Reina, Dad Tomas, Son Leo (11) and Daughter Sol (8) to Camp Bestival in Dorset for 4 days of family festival fun.

Manufacturers Swift Group is developing a new £8 million purpose built modern manufacturing facility at its headquarters in Cottingham, Yorkshire

Bailey Pegasus Verona

Thursday, 11, Aug 2011 01:48

Make & Model
Bailey Pegasus VeronaYear
2011

Overall
Having just come back to caravanning after a spell motorhoming I am just so pleased at how stable this van tows compared with the Elddis Typhoon we used to own which was dreadfull to tow on motorways

Space & Practicality
Yes we gave the layout a lot of thought and it is ideal for a couple that very occasionally have a grand daughter in tow

Quality & Reliability
We have done 10 nights away now and nothing has fallen off or failed to work properly

Equipment & Comfort
Two long seats to stretch out on, a comfy fixed bed and a shower big enough to use

Value for Money
When we picked it up it just needed a waste water container and two gas bottles to go away with. I think some of the kit was courtesy of Campbells of Preston

Last year, we are actually fast approaching the 1 year anniversary, I was fortunate enough to be selected to take part in the Bailey Of Bristol Bristanbul tour where we covered 21 countries in 21 days while towing 2 caravan and driving a motorhome. During the three weeks on the road the bond that formed within the team was one of a kind, and one of the best things to come out of the trip. So almost a year on I catch up with a friend I made on the tour, Simon Howard, to find out how one of the UK's largest leisure vehicle companies are getting on.

We all know that caravans are a target for would be thieves and vandals. What you may not expect is for someone to try and pinch a towcar, swap the plates over and then have a police chase with a caravan attached. Some people really do not care for the rules of the road.

Hull based caravan manufacturers have seen a huge rise in sales following what has been a tough time period for the industry as a whole. They have also seen more success as KABE have purchased a percentage of the business.

Last week we brought you the results of the Caravan And Motorhome Club Motorhome Design Awards that were held at the National Motorbike Museum in Birmingham. We were there to film to event and speak with the winners of each award. So here are the winners and their thoughts on taking home the gold.